Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
BIOL 1060: Immunology – Summer Session 2024 – 6 Weeks
Credits - 3
Description
This immunology course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the human immune system. It first introduces students to the structure, functions and capabilities of immune cells, tissues, and organs. Globally, the course informs students of different modes of action and the ability of immune effector populations in combating various types of infections. This course will also emphasize current immunological techniques such as recombinant antibody, flow cytometry, and ELISPOT technology. Further, issues related to vaccine development and therapeutics will also be included in the course. Finally, students will develop disciplinary appreciation through reviews of case studies, research articles, and current perspectives in the field of immunology.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Program Outcomes
In lecture courses, students should be able to:
- Communicate scientific concepts and information clearly.
- Illustrate fundamental laws, theories, and principles of scientific disciplines.
- Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to scientific problems.
Course Objectives
- Identify the cellular and molecular basis of immunity and immune systems.
- Summarize the cellular effector populations involved in generation of immunity.
- Distinguish between the contribution of the immune system in maintaining balance in healthy versus diseased conditions
- Recognize and distinguish triggers of immunological response
- Differentiate between the types of immunological responses and the types of effector cell populations involved
- Critique molecular events involved in generating humoral and cell mediated immunity
- Determine the immunological basis of vaccinations
- Explore the history and development of immunity against diseases and pandemics
- Discriminate between the immunological basis of autoimmunity, cancer, and neurological diseases.
Assignments
Weekly Quizzes
Weekly Project and Presentation Work
- Infographics (3)
- Powerpoint Presentations (2)
- Prospective Write-up and Project Design (2)
Formative Practice Activities
- Summary Assignments (2)
- Note Write-Ups (4)
- Diagrams and Tables (3)
- Discussion Board Posts (3)
Research Article-Based Assignments
- Graphical Abstract
- Discussion
- Presentation
Final Immunology Presentation
Final Exam
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment Category | Grade Percentage |
|---|---|
| Weekly Quizzes | 10% |
| Formative Assignments | 15% |
| Major Assignments | 20% |
| Research Paper Assignments | 10% |
| Research Paper Presentation | 10% |
| Cancer Presentation | 15% |
| Exam | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Course Weeks:
Week 1: May 20 – May 26
Week 2: May 27 – Jun 2
Week 3: Jun 3 – Jun 9
Week 4: Jun 10 – Jun 16
Week 5: Jun 17 – Jun 23
Week 6: Jun 24 – Jun 28 (ends on Friday)
| Week | Modules | Due Dates |
| 1 | Modules 1-4; Introduction to Immunology & Immunological Triggers |
Discussion Initial Post Due Friday by 11:59 PM, Discussion Response Post Due Sunday by 11:59 PM Assignments & Quiz Due Sunday by 11:59 PM |
| 2 | Modules 5 & 6; Humoral Immunity |
Assignments & Quiz Due Sunday by 11:59 PM |
| 3 | Modules 7 & 8; Cellular Immunity |
Discussion Initial Post Due Friday by 11:59 PM, Discussion Response Post Due Sunday by 11:59 PM Assignments Due Sunday by 11:59 PM |
| 4 | Module 9; Immunological Assays |
Discussion Initial Post Due Friday by 11:59 PM, Discussion Response Post Due Sunday by 11:59 PM Assignments Due Sunday by 11:59 PM |
| 5 | Modules 10 – 12; Vaccination | Assignments & Quiz Due Sunday by 11:59 PM |
| 6 | Modules 13 – 16; Autoimmunity, Cancer |
Assignments & Quiz Due Friday by 11:59 PM Proctored Exam must be completed by Friday 11:59 PM EST. |
Student Resources
Summer Session Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Email: summersessiononline@une.edu.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student support specialist monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
Policies
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the Student Summer Session Manual for full details.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course).
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements.
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact summersessiononline@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the College. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.